Dallas Mavericks at Chicago Bulls odds, picks and best bets
The Dallas Mavericks (37-24) wrap up a four-game road trip, visiting the Chicago Bulls (20-40) at 8 p.m. ET Monday at the United Center. We analyze the Mavericks-Bulls odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup
Dallas beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 111-91 Sunday. Chicago lost at the New York Knicks 125-115 Saturday.
Get some action on this game or others by placing a bet at BetMGM.
Mavericks at Bulls: Key injuries
Mavericks
- PG Luka Doncic (thumb) probable
- C Kristaps Porzingis (knee) out
- SG Jalen Brunson (shoulder) out
- C Willie Cauley-Stein (personal) probable
- G Seth Curry (back) questionable
- C Dwight Powell (Achilles) out
Bulls
- G Kris Dunn (knee) out
- F Chandler Hutchison (shoulder) out
- C Luke Kornet (ankle, foot) out
- G Zach LaVine (quad) doubtful
- F Lauri Markkanen (pelvis) out
- G Max Strus (knee) out
Mavericks at Bulls: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access Paste BN Sports for a full set of today's betting odds. Odds last updated at 2:05 p.m. ET.
Prediction
Mavericks 120, Bulls 112
Moneyline (ML)
AVOID. The Mavericks (-278) are too expensive to bet on. Every $2.78 wagered on the Mavs ML will profit $1 if they win. Excluding a neutral-site victory, Dallas has the third-most road wins at 20-10. Chicago (+220), 12-19 at home, has lost 10 of 11 games and is extremely hampered by injuries. The only hope for Chicago is if it can take advantage of a Dallas squad playing for the second night in a row and the third time in four days. The Bulls are 6-6 with a rest advantage and the Mavs are 6-4 on no rest. A Dallas win seems inevitable.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
Take the MAVERICKS -6.5 ( -106). Their win-loss record and their ATS record match up perfectly over the last 13 games at 8-5. The Bulls are 13-18 ATS at home this season, but 5-9 ATS as a home dog.
Over/Under (O/U)
Back the OVER 222.5 ( -106). Bulls games have gone Over in three straight games and in 11 of 13. Dallas is 6-4 O/U with no rest and 9-7 O/U as road favorites. They should continue to put up points. making the Over the play here.
Want some action on this game? Place a bet at BetMGM now. For more sports betting tips and advice, visit SportsbookWire.com.
Follow @senorjessroot and @SportsbookWire on Twitter .
Gannett may earn revenue from audience referrals to betting services. Newsrooms are independent of this relationship and there is no influence on news coverage.
MORE:
This new video of Patrick Mahomes calling his shot on pivotal Super Bowl play is so fascinating
The NFL 'Bad Lip Reading' video is back and it's better than ever
XFL rules: Explaining all the rule differences between the XFL and NFL
XFL Week 1 schedule: Start times, TV channels, how to stream
'The Masked Singer' is barely trying to hide Rob Gronkowski